Helpful Hints for the Keys

Before the trip you will need to:

Pick up the gear at Deep Six Divers Service, Inc. 

Shop hours are 9-6 Mon-Fri, 9-3 Sat, Closed Sunday.

Be sure to know your BC size, wetsuit size, and the amount of weight you will need (remember to add extra going into salt water).

Test all equipment at the shop to ensure it works properly. Check that the auto inflate mechanism works properly and that both tanks are full.

Be sure to have a map and fully understand it before you leave.

On the trip please:

Plan on being at the docks by 7:30 A.M. at the latest, with your gear fully assembled and ready to load the boat.

Make sure your car is not blocking any others or the entry/exit points.

Get a release, then read completely and sign, returning it to the group leader.

Do not load the boat until the captain gives the OK.

Keep all tanks bungeed in the tank racks so they will not fall out. Keep all gear stowed so that the deck is clear for diver and crew movement.

Listen to the briefing given by the captain and the mate.

If you do not have a dive buddy please inform the mate after their briefing and they will get you paired up with someone.

There is a cooler filled with ice on board for drinks, snacks, etc. Please leave your cooler in your car.

Move to one side of the boat or the other and stay still for head counts.

If you need to use the head (bathroom) get proper instruction on its function.

If you need help on the boat, ask the crew or the dive staff.

Wash all gear properly at the end of each day. Dust caps in the regulators, etc.

If the crew has been helpful and added to your enjoyment of the trip, a tip is greatly appreciated but never expected. Look for the tip jar on the boat.

Directions: 

Take U.S. 27 South to the Florida Turnpike. Go South on the Turnpike until it ends on U.S. 1 in Florida City. There will be three tolls that only accept a SunPass or Pay by Plate. There are no booths to take cash. 

To get to the dive shop, follow U.S. 1 South for 36 miles into Tavernier. You will pass Tavernier Towne II Shopping Center on your right hand side. Shortly thereafter you will cross over Tavernier Creek. Make the first left hand turn onto Old Hwy heading back toward Tavernier Creek. Follow Old Hwy to the end, Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures will be the last building on the right.

Address: 90791 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070

Capt Slates Phone Number: (305) 451-3020